Alvin And The Chipmunks |
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 | The 1980s cartoon series about a music group of chipmunks - comprised of mischievous group leader Alvin; tall and quiet Simon; and chubby, impressionable Theodore - comes to the big screen. read more.
Starring Jason Lee, directed by Tim Hill.
Released 14 April 2008.
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. PAL.
Run Time 91 minutes. Classification  rrp £19.99. Our best price £11.99 |
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| "Alvin and the Chipmunks", a global treasure that has delighted three generations of fans, comes to the big screen for the first time. The live-action/CGI motion picture event brings together the celebrated history of its beloved characters - Dave Seville and the singing chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore - adding a new comic sensibility and some funky remixes of the classic Chipmunk songs. Before you can say, "Alvinnnnn!!!" the 'Munks are running amuck, turning their new home into a disaster area. Shocked at what the boys have done to his apartment, Dave is even more astounded when he discovers that not only can these rodents talk, they can sing. Despite his misgivings about his new tenants, Dave seizes the opportunity to put together his songwriting skills with the Chipmunks unique talents... read more. |
| Erin Britton, 30 Apr 2008 |
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| Alvin and the Chipmunks surprised everyone by being, well, not that bad really. The helium powered voices are certainly present but there’s actually something rather charming about the eponymous rodents that was missing from the cartoon series. Dave Seville (Jason Lee) is a failing musician who, in a bid not to return from another pitch meeting empty-handed, steals a muffin basket that just happens to be the hiding place of three recently displaced chipmunks. Alvin, Simon and Theodore have a talent for singing and Dave quickly realises that they could be his ticket to the big time. While, from Dave’s point of view anyway, the relationship is strictly professional, the chipmunks immediately make themselves at home and set about accidentally ruining his personal life. Believing that Dave no longer wants them to be part of his life, the chipmunks fall into the hands of greedy record producer Ian who sets them a punishing touring and recording schedule. Witnessing the exploitation of the chipmunks is just the wakeup call that Dave needs to realise that true family are the people (or creatures) that you choose to spend you life with and so he sets off to rescue his three furry sons. The CGI animation used in Alvin and the Chipmunks is excellent and the rendering is not too far from the original Chipmunk artwork. The script is highly amusing although does lay on the heart-warming factor rather thickly as family films tend to do. Although of particular appeal to younger viewers, Alvin and the Chipmunks is a reasonably sophisticated funny film that should please comedy fans and Chipmunk veterans alike. |
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| Sharon murray, 18 Feb 2008 |
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| I took my two children (ages 5 & 7) to see this in January and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. It was funny and a little sad and child friendly rude but perfect for kids of all ages (big and small). Alvin and his friends are all very cute and cuddly and they could talk (in the real world) and Jason Lee, the lead actor, is a pretty bad music writer who ends up with the Chipmunks in his house and they end up writing a song together. Great for a family night in and thoroughly recommended. |
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